CONCORD, NH — Two people were sent to Portsmouth Regional Hospital on Wednesday night after a crash on Interstate 95 in Greenland, according to New Hampshire State Police.
Troopers were sent to a report of a rollover crash around 6 p.m. on the southbound side of the highway. At the time of the crash, investigators believed one vehicle crossed over the median and crashed into another, traveling the opposite way on the opposite side of the highway.
Tyler Dumont, the public information officer for state police, said the southbound side of the highway was closed for about 90 minutes to clear debris and investigate the crash.
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No charges were filed against the drivers last week, although the crash remains under investigation. State police withheld the names and the make and model of the vehicles they were driving, Dumont said.
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Greenland police, Greenland and North Hampton fire and rescue teams, and the New Hampshire Department of Transportation assisted state police at the scene.
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Anyone with information to assist the investigation is asked to contact Trooper Patrick Vetter at 603-271-3636.
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New London Fatal Crash Update: Vincent Mendillo, 27, of Mission Viejo, California, was arrested Friday on negligent homicide, reckless conduct, aggravated driving while intoxicated, and second-degree assault charges, after troopers accused him of the drunken driving death of Salma Garcia, 26, also of Mission Viejo, CA, on Oct. 6. Mendillo was scheduled to be arraigned in Newport District Court Monday. The crash remains under investigation.
Anyone with information about the investigation was asked to contact Detective Sgt. Brian Ross at 603-223-8490 or Brian.J.Ross@dos.nh.gov.
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Witnesses Sought In I-89 Road Rage Case
New Hampshire State Police are investigating a road rage incident reportedly involving a man from New York.
Around 6 p.m. on Oct. 21, state police began receiving reports about the driver of a black Honda sedan with a New York registration flashing a firearm at another driver on the northbound side of Interstate 89, according to Dumont. The driver, Tyler Hance, 31, of Moira, NY, was stopped in Lebanon and a preliminary investigation accused him of being involved in a road rage incident in Concord earlier.
“Hance was also reported to have been operating erratically, including driving at high speeds and passing other vehicles in the breakdown lane,” Dumont said. Hance was arrested on a felony charge of criminal threatening and was later released on personal recognizance pending an appearance scheduled in Concord District Court.”
Troopers are asking anyone with dashcam footage of the incident or any other information about the incident to contact Trooper Noah Gooch at 603-451-9312 or Noah.D.Gooch@dos.nh.gov.
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Troop A Blotter
Marissa Lea Hickbottom, 35, of Manchester, was arrested at 9:45 a.m. on Oct. 6 on felony operating after certification as a habitual offender, driving without giving proof, motor vehicle not equipped with alcohol interlock device, breach of bail, and two driving after revocation or suspension charges in Hampton.
Michael M. Ambeliotis, 20, of Danvers, Massachusetts, was arrested at 2:25 p.m. on Oct. 5 on a reckless operation charge in Greenland.
Luca Bourgeois, 31, of New Durham, was arrested at 2 a.m. on Oct. 5 on felony second-degree assault-domestic violence-strangulation and domestic violence-simple assault charges in New Durham.
Shauna H. Carter, 40, of Seabrook, was arrested at 8:37 a.m. on Oct. 4 on theft by deception-$1,001 to $1,500 and credit card fraud-$1,001 to $1,500 charges in Seabrook. Also arrested were: Casey B. Carter, 41, of Seabrook, was arrested at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 4 on felony theft by deception-$1,501-plus and credit card fraud-$1,501-plus or two priors charges in Seabrook; Ralph Ford Welch, 51, of Seabrook, was arrested on felony theft by deception-$1,501-plus and credit card fraud-$1,501-plus or two priors charges in Seabrook; Herbert Randall, 65, of Effingham, on felony theft by deception-$1,501-plus and credit card fraud-$1,501-plus or two priors charges in Seabrook; and Forrest E. Carter, on felony theft by deception-$1,501-plus and credit card fraud-$1,501-plus or two priors charges in Seabrook. Read more about this case here: 5 Seabrook Town Employees Arrested On Theft, Credit Card Fraud Charges
Troop B Blotter
Joseph Ryan Burke, 38, of Newington, was arrested at 6:24 a.m. on Oct. 6 on false report to law enforcement, disobeying an officer, and two driving after revocation or suspension charges in Bedford.
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Lisa A. Fischer, 54, of Manchester, was arrested at 3:23 p.m. on Oct. 6 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge as well as driving without giving proof and suspension of vehicle registration violations in Manchester.
Romulus Lawrence Harris, 22, of Loudon, was arrested at 4:28 p.m. on Oct. 5 on felony operation after being certified as a habitual offender, disobeying an officer, false report to law enforcement, operating without a license, and three driving after revocation or suspension charges as well as driving without giving proof and misuse of plates violations in Manchester.
Scott Norman Schmid, 39, of Concord, was arrested at 2:13 a.m. on Oct. 5 on a driving after revocation or suspension and a blue lights rest’d to law enforcement violation in Manchester.
Eduardo Alves Bitencourt, 18, of Salem, was arrested at 7:59 p.m. on Oct. 4 on reckless operating and operating without a valid license charges in Manchester.
Benjamin Paul Turbide, 24, of Manchester, was arrested at 6:46 a.m. on Oct. 4 on reckless operating and speeding: 25-plus mph over 65 limit charges in Windham.
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Troop D Blotter
Joel David Ramirez Esteban, 28, of Lynn, MA, was arrested at 8:32 a.m. on Oct. 6 on operating without a valid license and speeding: 16 to 20 mph over 65 limit in Canterbury.
Alexander Tawfik, 29, of Holbrook, MA, was arrested at 3:28 a.m. on Oct. 6 on a driving under the influence charge in Concord.
Thomas E. Daigle, 54, of Raymond, was arrested at 2:32 a.m. on Oct. 6 on DUI charge in Chichester.
Renzo Omana, 36, of Plymouth, was arrested at 12:23 a.m. on Oct. 6 on an operating without a valid license charge in Bow.
Jalen Antonio Najee Mruchinson, 28, of Manchester, was arrested at 7:05 p.m. on Oct. 5 on driving after revocation or suspension and motor vehicle not equipped with alcohol interlock device charges as well as a defective equipment violation in Hopkinton.
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Michael J. Burney, 59, of Bedford, was arrested at 10:49 p.m. on Oct. 4 on a DUI charge in Concord.
Jacob Ryan Deveno, 48, of Franklin, was arrested at 8:03 a.m. on Oct. 4 on a warrant in Concord.
Other State Police Arrests
Sarah K. Douillette, 38, of Concord, was arrested on a warrant at 5:51 p.m. on Oct. 12 and a driving after revocation or suspension charge in Belmont.
Cory Thomas Damm, 37, of Portsmouth, was arrested at 10:43 a.m. on Oct. 12 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge in South Tamworth.
Joel Tavarez Angeles, 26, of Nashua, was arrested on a bench warrant in Holderness at 6:45 a.m. on Oct. 10.
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Ryan M. Crete, 51, of Derry, was arrested at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 7 on disorderly conduct and criminal threatening in Concord.
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Sunflowers are my absolute FAVORITE flowers. I truly feel like they have magical uplifting abilities. Hence, why I’ve always kept fresh sunflowers in my house, brightening up my kitchen table or even my TV stand.
Obviously, it was a dream of mine to have my maternity photos taken in a sunflower field. They reflect sunshine and exude happiness.
Not to mention, one of my favorite quotes is about sunflowers! “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It’s what sunflowers do.” Helen Keller
A beautiful reminder to keep an optimistic outlook on life and not dwell on the negative.
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So, you can imagine the joy I felt when I learned that New Hampshire had its very own Sunflower Festival at Coppal House Farm in Lee!
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About the Sunflower Festival:
During the summer, the farm transforms into a sea of golden blooms, giving visitors the chance to wander through thousands of sunflowers, snap photos, enjoy local food vendors, artisan crafts, listen to live music, and experience one of New Hampshire’s most beautiful summer traditions.
Other unique activities on the itinerary? Sip-n-snip! Guests can enjoy a cocktail or mocktail of their choice and cut their own fresh bouquet of flowers.
Coppal House Farm via FacebookCoppal House Farm via Facebook
Or maybe you’re a yoga fan? You can join a 60-minute sweat session from Lee, New Hampshire yoga instructors right in the heart of the flower field.
And because the farm grows oilseed sunflowers for culinary oil (which they harvest in the fall months), the flowers only stay at their peak for a brief window, making the festival a limited-time experience, according to the festival organizers…
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What makes this event even more special is the reason behind it. The festival started as a way to share the beauty of the sunflower fields, but it has grown into something much bigger. Organizers say the event has raised more than $90,000 for Make-A-Wish New Hampshire over the years and now shares a portion of its proceeds with several local nonprofit organizations serving the Seacoast community.
Anyone who knows me knows that paying it forward is something that’s incredibly important to me. It’s right up there with my love of sunflowers because both fill my cup in the best way. So, when I found out this festival celebrates my favorite flower and gives back to the community, I knew I had to share it.
Sunflower Festival Details:
This festival only runs from Saturday, July 25th until Sunday, August 2nd. You can get the full list of activities and more on the Coppal Farm website.
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10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (last admission at 6PM because fields close at 6:30) Weekend Tickets (prepurchased online – day before) $12 per person ages 13 & older $10 per person ages 5-12 $10 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free Weekend Tickets (purchased day of – online or at farm): $16 per person ages 13 & older $14 per person ages 5-12 $14 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free includes: access to sunflower fields, craft fair, food vending area, tented shade area, picnic area, farm animals, & live music
Weekday Tickets (prepurchased online – day before) $8 per person ages 13 & older $6 per person ages 5-12 $6 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free
Weekday Tickets (purchased day of – online or at farm) $12 per person ages 13 & older $10 per person ages 5-12 $10 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free
What tickets include: Access to sunflower fields, food vending area, tented shade area, picnic area, and farm animals
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This festival might just leave you smiling long after you leave the fields!
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A New Hampshire motorcyclist who had been missing since the Fourth of July was found dead in Shelburne late Thursday night.
State police say they received a request from the Berlin Police Department just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday for help locating 41-year-old Wesley Grondin — the Berlin man was last seen riding his motorcycle on Saturday, July 4, and had been reported missing.
Troopers received a call a couple of hours later, around 10:10 p.m. Thursday, from a concerned resident who had been out looking for Grondin along Route 2 in Shelburne. The person told police they had found Grondin dead, along with his Harley Davidson.
According to state police, a preliminary investigation determined that Grondin was riding his Harley on Route 2 westbound in Shelburne when, for reasons that remain under investigation, he crossed over into the opposing lane, struck a post, and came to a final rest in the wood line.
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The crash is believed to have occurred just before midnight on July 4. At this time, police say there’s no indication that another vehicle or person was involved.
All aspects of the crash remain under investigation, however. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to contact Trooper Hunter Newsham at Hunter.P.Newsham@dos.nh.gov.